Early theorists & the science of society

In: Sociology reference guide

Abstract

Enlightenment roots -- Sociology in the nineteenth century -- Social constructivism -- Durkheim's mechanical & organic solidarity -- Durkheim & social facts -- Durkheim & the structure & function of society -- Marx, social change & revolution -- Marx & historical materialism -- Marx's political economy -- Weber's interpretive sociology -- Max Weber : religious ideals & the capitalist society -- Weber & rationalization -- Weber : antipositivism & verstehen -- History of sociology : modern sociology -- History of sociology : contemporary sociology -- Habermas & communicative actions -- Mills & the sociological imagination -- George Herbert Mead : taking the role of the other -- Marcuse & administration.